Accident Sequence
On 8 April 2011 at 1020 hrs, the pilot of a Cessna 150M, registration G-BSYV, was conducting a private local flight. After joining the circuit at Fenland Airfield in Lincolnshire to land on Runway 26, the pilot made the first approach. The wind was calm with good visibility. At touchdown, the aircraft landed heavily on the nosewheel and bounced back into the air. The pilot then decided to go around.
On the second attempt to land, the nose landing gear collapsed at touchdown, causing the propeller to strike the ground. The aircraft veered to the right before coming to rest.
The pilot considered that the heavy landing and subsequent bounce was due to flaring the aircraft too early.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 150M, manufactured in 1976, powered by one Continental Motors Corp O-200-A piston engine. The pilot held a Private Pilot's Licence, was 48 years old, and had 117 hours of total flying experience, of which 36 hours were on type. In the last 90 days, the pilot had flown 5 hours, and in the last 28 days, 2 hours. There were no passengers on board.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage to the nosewheel, propeller, firewall, fuel pipe, and engine. The pilot reported no injuries to themselves.
Source
This article is based on the AAIB Bulletin 8/2011, entry EW/G2011/04/07, which sourced information from an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot.